Q: I’ve suspected that animals are nesting in my attic for a while, and recently I’ve noticed lots of squirrel activity in the trees surrounding my roof. Is it possible that I have squirrels in my ...

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

Q. I live in a ranch-style house. Two years ago, I had a new felt tile roof installed together with some of the underlying wood sheeting because some of the wood had rotted. Insulation is in the ...

This past week, I inspected an attic that had poor ventilation. I thought I would pass along items to look for that are caused by poor ventilation. Now would be a great time to check your attic space ...

Q: Even though we have done a good deal of work to increase energy efficiency in our 1960 split-level home in San Carlos, we are having a difficult time keeping the warm air inside the house during ...

If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

Hearing strange noises at night? You might have wildlife living in your attic. Unwanted critters can turn your home into a nesting ground, leading to damage and health risks. Spotting the warning ...

Most homes built prior to the mid-’70s energy crisis were not properly insulated. The homes that were built after this period until the late ’80s suffer from being sealed so tight as not to allow ...

TLDR: I just need to get them out long enough that they're not stuck inside when we close off the holes and such. What's a good way? So I bought a house that was built in 1855ish. I knew it was going ...